Clayton, California Weather
Clayton, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Clayton, Placer County.
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About Clayton, California
Clayton, California, unfolds across rolling foothills that cradle the eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay Area, a landscape etched by the persistent work of sun and wind. It lies 1.5 miles north-west of Lincoln, CA (from Lincoln, CA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-north-west of Rocklin. Here, the oak woodlands, their limbs gnarled like ancient storytellers, give way to chaparral, a resilient tapestry of drought-tolerant shrubs that bloom in unexpected bursts of color after winter rains. The air, particularly as the day softens into evening, carries the faint, dry scent of eucalyptus mingling with the earth, a subtle perfume that hints at the Mediterranean climate. The terrain itself is a study in gentle ascents and dips, offering glimpses of distant ridgelines that frame the sky, and the occasional glint of sunlight on a hidden creek bed, a promise of coolness in the warmer months. The character of Clayton is deeply rooted in its past as a ranching and agricultural community, a legacy still perceptible in the open spaces and the unhurried rhythm of daily life. Though it has grown and adapted, the echoes of its founding are not entirely erased; you can still feel the quiet independence that drew settlers to this fertile valley. Today, the local economy thrives on a blend of service industries and a growing residential base, attracting families drawn to the area’s perceived tranquility and access to the wider Bay Area’s opportunities. Notable landmarks are few, but the sense of community is palpable, fostered by local events and a shared appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Clayton.
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| Location | Clayton, Placer County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.907953°N, 121.312175°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95648, 94517 |
| Area Code | 530, 510 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Clayton, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clayton, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Clayton includes coordinates 38.907953°N, 121.312175°W, situated in Placer County. ZIP code 95648, 94517. Telephone area code: 530, 510. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
